A WOMAN'S REVENGE.; FISH'S ASSAILANT THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN HIRED TO DISFIGURE HIM.

CHICAGO, June 1 -- Joseph Fish, the dry goods merchant whoso face was horribly disfigured a few days ago by Jerry Trumbley, an ex-prize fighter, declares that the assault was prompted by a young and attractive-looking widow, to whom he paid some atention, but had neglected of late, being engased to marry the daughter of a prominent Hebrew citizen.View Full Article in Timesmachine »

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